Hartley and Kevin discuss Caitlin Clark, listener feedback, the promise of a car and receiving a daily allowance versus a lump sum. SHOW NOTES: On the day this episode was recorded, the Wall Street Journal reported the aforementioned Iowa star-turned-No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft has agreed to an eight-year, $28 million contract with Nike that featu…

Are you a naturally curious person or do you tend to be a know-it-all? After committing a false start, Hartley shares about a favored foreigner of Jesus and Kevin expresses his frustration about the unfavored foreigner of America. SHOW NOTES: The story about the Lepers can be read in the Bible, New Testament, Luke 17:11-19 Learn more about the Pens…

How and when and where did you first recognize God's activity in your life? Hartley discusses responding to God; Kevin questions the reasoning behind recent standard adjustments to the target inflation rate and values for basis points. There are no SHOW NOTES for this episode. Show Credits: Music Credits Podcast Theme: Catch It by Coma-Media from P…

Hartley and Kevin discuss tee shirts, federal reserve districts and prayer as conversation with God. SHOW NOTES: As he does in most episodes, Kevin refers to and speaks into activity of The Fed and discusses the Philadelphia Fed Index in this installment. We encourage any listener to visit this web page for an explanation and understanding of why t…

Hartley introduces us to the breath prayer, Kevin anticipates push-back in the upcoming political season. SHOW NOTES: adjacent — /ad·​ja·​cent/ adjective not distant: nearby; lying near, close tangent — /ˈtanj(ə)nt/ adjective (of a line or plane) touching, but not intersecting, a curve or curved surface tangential — /tan-jen-shuhl/ adjective (of a …

Hartley is put off by a negative emoji, Kevin hints about how the market is likely to perform during this election year, and they discuss where to see tangible proof of God answering prayer. SHOW NOTES: Hartley refers to Harvard University's version of a popular Implicit Association Test (IAT). Proponents of the IAT have not shown that it unequivoc…

Hartley and Kevin converse about the weather and lakes of Missouri, Kevin informs us he will never fly again, and Hartley attempts to tackle the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling. SHOW NOTES: Follow the progress of the Alabama Supreme Court ruling on IVF. There are 211 trading days remaining on the US Stock Market and our current record-highs for…

In this episode we are encouraged by Hartley to take up a new practice and Kevin tells us we can't fight the fed. SHOW NOTES: 12 listeners have entered our contest! There are 215 trading days left on the S&P 500 and we have experienced 12 record closes in 2024 to date. You can still enter the contest by casting your prediction before April 1, 2024.…

Hartley takes a Jamaican plunge, Kevin criticizes a helpless reporter, and the pigs are left behind. Show Notes: For a written report about the interview with Larry Kudlow, visit here. The Parable of the Prodigal Son is recorded in Luke 15:11-32. In the story, a father has two sons. The younger son asks for his portion of inheritance from his fathe…

Kevin and Hartley discuss the changes occurring in the collegiate and professional football landscape. Show Notes: The content of this episode was prompted by the January 6, 2024 opinion editorial, Welcome to the end of college football as we know it, written by Will Leitch and published by CNN. What do you think? Tweet™ to us | @FaithMoneyBomb Lea…

This bonus episode describes and outlines our finance-based contest for 2024. You are invited to participate in this contest. Show Notes: Enter our contest and predict how many record closes (all-time highs) on the S&P 500 you believe will occur in 2024 . As of the date of this episode's release, 219 trading days remain. Officially, there are 252 t…

Each suspicious about the integrity of their local recycling management, Hartley describes two world views, emphasizing God's economy, and Kevin details last month's view, summarizing the United States economy. This is part two, continuing their long conversation of the previous episode. Show Notes: Municipalities and counties pay for residential a…

Hartley and Kevin have a long conversation, never getting around to discussing faith, finances or eff bombs. We learn about some personal challenges they each experience this time of year, Hartley shares an unsatisfying childhood memory, and Kevin expresses concerns about youth sports and a lack of listener participation in our current contest. Sho…

In this episode covering the holiday break, we are invited to participate in a new interactive contest, Hartley highlights the final two themes of Advent, and Kevin poses a threat with his left hand. Show Notes: In 2024, there will be 251 trading days on the stock market in the United States. Enter our contest to predict how many all-time highs you…

Kevin shares an idea too logical for government consideration, Hartley comments on the second week of Advent, and they both consider apple a cherry in music preference. Show Notes: The average retirement age in the U.S. is 64 years old, with the average retirement age across all states spanning from 61 to 67 years old. The Social Security Act sets …

Kevin receives some stiffening news regarding his health and Hartley introduces the first week of Advent. Show Notes: The Week 1 Advent theme discussed in this episode is: Hope Scripture Readings for Hope are: Isaiah 2:1-5 | Psalm 122 | Romans 13:11-14 | Matthew 24:36-44 Restore Us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved!" — Psalm 80:3 Pr…

Kevin discusses the joy and challenges of beginning a new, unexpected "side gig." Show Notes: The content of this episode is dialogue extracted from multiple recording sessions in September, 2023. The character Navin Johnson was portrayed by the actor Steve Martin in Universal Pictures 1979 feature film "The Jerk." Comment—Please reach out to us an…

Part 2 of 2. Hartley pulls together two previously introduced word pictures to help us identify God's providence in our lives, Hartley and Kevin play a new game, Hartley shares a personal medical concern as a personal cherry bomb. Show Notes: The degree of fullness in any life accords perfectly with the intensity of true desire. We have as much of …

Part 1 of 2. In this episode, Kevin and Hartley reflect about "Patriot Day," Kevin addresses expectations connected to the Secure 2.0 provisions and balances the good news for savings accounts against the bad news of fixed mortgages, Hartley critiques a faith-related app in the show's first Pop Culture Review. Show Notes: This episode was recorded …

Hartley and Kevin list twenty-five topics and observations which they feel aren't-quite-not-really-definitely-not-fully-potent explosives worthy of dedicating to a fully-authorized F*Bomb segment of any episode. Hartley calls attention to Kevin's impressive new venture. Kevin affirms Hartley's new criteria for future episodes. Comment—What do you t…

Hartley talks with Kevin about his hope for — or lack of — recording a family podcast. This is a bonus episode complementing episode 24. Connect and Comment Hartley Facebook / Twitter / Threads Kevin Facebook / Blog X/Tweet™ us | @FaithMoneyBomb Leave a comment via Email | f.bombs@hartleywright.com Bonus Episode Credits: Bonus Theme Music by Zapspl…

In this episode, Kevin explains the market but questions his neighbors and Hartley shares an analogy for one of the Sistine Chapel's frescoes. Show Notes: Kevin explains what is meant by 'the market,' helping us as investors understand how performance-tracking indexes like the S&P 500, Russell 1000, and Vanguard effect our personal trading analysis…

In this episode, we find out which Ballpark serves the best food, Hartley discusses a foundational step for making a deep connection with your soul, and Kevin takes over trivia. SHOW NOTES: Content Fact Check: During Kevin and Hartley‘s discussion of the national debt, Kevin suggests if the information he shares about California is incorrect, the c…

The Market is high but the Holy Spirit is low on the fandom list. In this episode — if you hang around long enough — you'll hear an unsolicited apology to their listeners, an accidental conversation about self-awareness, and why Hartley and Kevin appreciate women's bathrooms. Show Notes: The referenced quote (corrected and expanded here): "50% cont…

Kevin and Hartley discuss the passing of Kevin's mother and Hartley shares what stinks about his deodorant. Show Notes: This is the second episode to include the nuisance of imitation advertising. To return to listening to this podcast ad-free, become an faithmoneybomb insider member. “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am …

Hartley and Kevin comment on their observations and thoughts about a common practice in current parenting and the trivia game is all about 1982. Show Note: Book referenced in this episode: The Gardener and the Carpenter by Alison Gopnik; Published by Picador USA; 2017; 320 pages What do you think? Tweet™ to us | @FaithMoneyBomb Leave a comment via …

Hartley and Kevin fail to mention the Clampetts or the Castaways in a discussion worthy of each ensemble's consideration, Kevin is frustrated with the Federal Reserve, and Hartley explains why favoritism in families is a generational sin. Show Notes: Hartley's statement: "Dysfunction comes naturally to us." is connected to our being born in a sinfu…

Kevin reveals what only Missouri and Montana have in common which leads to Hartley recalling a Sodom and Gomorrah experience from his childhood before addressing why most people don't see time with God as something they need and reasons why they don't have any time to give. Show Notes: Book referenced in this episode: With Open Hands by Henri J.M. …

Kevin talks about his new knee and shares his thoughts about tax refunds and the likelihood of a rate hike and pause. We are surprised to hear Hartley describe his use of hand signals on public traffic ways and how to literally "screw" someone. Kev and Hart play a trivia game introducing new segments to their podcast. Show Notes: Listeners are enco…

Columbia's Woodcrest Chapel Pastor Masood Heidari joins Hartley and Kevin in a discussion about Worship and Hope, Islam and Christianity, Death and Funerals and the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship. Masood was born and raised in Abadan, Iran and moved to the United States as a University Student during a critical and pivotal time in Iran's hist…

Hartley asks Kevin to comment on some notes he wrote down three years ago which leads to Kevin recalling our flirtation with economic disaster. We receive Kevin's advice on how to best handle our finances and Hartley encourages us to suffer. Show Notes: Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it…

Kevin is more frustrated with the loss of baseball players, memory books, and a bowling ball than the loss of a Bank in the Silicon Valley. Hartley talks about the practice of confession during Lent and bemoans losing his socks and soul. They both confess to making public statements which caused some tension among friends and loved ones. Show Notes…

In this episode, we discover what we can't truly look out for and what word helps us sound pretentious. Thing seems premature for spring cleaning, but Hartley encourages us to clean our houses. Kevin reminds us to stay disciplined in the market and cleans up some misinformation on more than one front. The spiritual practice of Repentance and the an…

Network Development Coordinator for MU Healthcare, Amy Hay, joins Hartley and Kevin as their first guest. Amy was a 1991 to 1994 MIZZOU Women's Golf Letterwinner and earned three All-Conference Big Eight selections, two top 10 individual finishes at Big Eights, and tied for 12th in the 1994 NCAA East Regional. Surprisingly, they don't talk golf. Th…

This episode may contain some unresolved anger. You be the Judge. Hartley confesses to nearly committing a falsehood in a legal document and demonstrates his passion for a certain laundry detergent. Kevin reveals his secret for executing a proper affect in communication. How Lent provides opportunity to connect with God is discussed. Date of Episod…

This episode was a surprise to both of us. Especially the grumpy one. We discuss temperament, rate hikes, presidential terms, daylight savings, the He Gets Us campaign, and Yosemite Sam. Resources and media referenced in this episode: Link to CNN Article Link to He Gets Us website Pocket is the place to save, read and get fueled by the best content…

One of these guys is not going to watch the Super Bowl. Once a week, Kevin wears a shirt he hates. Hartley talks about his connection to unauthorized fireworks in Jamaica. In this episode, Kevin and Hartley have an interesting discussion about prayer, reference an NBC soap opera which ended in 2022 after airing 58 years, comment on their feelings a…

This is part 2 and is a continuation of episode 7. In this episode Hartley and Kevin have a conversation about their frustrations and concerns regarding the troubles and trauma of perpetual gun violence in America. Sources in the form of articles and data posted online from which the referencing of statistics, study findings and factual statements …

In this episode Hartley and Kevin have a conversation about their frustrations and concerns regarding the troubles and trauma of perpetual gun violence in America. Sources in the form of articles and data posted online from which the referencing of statistics, study findings and factual statements related to mass shootings, gun practices, gun owner…

We have a choice about whether we will cultivate the true self that we have been given or whether we will squander it through embracing false self tendencies and behaviors (the pursuit of other things we deem to be more valuable). Hartley talks about how to find our soul—our true self—that which makes us who we are uniquely and has been given its v…

A view of the electoral college and a new release of best-selling conservative writer David Horowitz is discussed. Kevin shares some interesting provisions in the Secure 2.0 legislation including those aimed to benefit both retirement plan sponsors and their employees. Hartley addresses why faith is such a mystery and invites listeners to practice …

Following up on the pop-up advertising campaign which stirred Hartley's curiosity kicks off this episode. Although he lacks much support, Senator Rick Durbin is focused on regulating credit cards. You might be surprised to learn how similar legislation enacted twelve years ago has already impacted your banking practices. Kevin expresses his own fru…

This episode sounds a lot like Christmas. Hartley and Kevin discuss their plans for the holidays as well as mentioning treasured or terrifying holiday memories from their childhood. Hartley offers helpful information related to developing a practice of reviewing your days from a spiritual perspective and seeking God's presence in the busyness of Ch…

In this podcast, Hartley and Kevin discuss the nature of God and the tendency for people to proclaim the goodness of God in unusual circumstance. Kevin shares some information helpful for your end of year financial planning and expectations. Hartley wants to clarify what listeners can expect regarding f*bombs, and confesses to the one thing that ca…

L2XnBZbh9qFRr5Eisz2b In this episode, Kevin references the book, "Prius Or Pickup?: How the Answers to Four Simple Questions Explain America's Great Divide" by Marc Hetherington. Podcast theme "Catch It" music by Coma-Media from Pixabay.Από τον Hartley Wright, Kevin Bartolacci

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